Rural Community Pilot Program

To qualify for the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program, certain prerequisites must be met:

• Obtain a recommendation from a designated community economic development organization.
• Possess at least one year of full-time or part-time equivalent work experience, with exemptions for international students residing and studying in the community.
• Secure a qualifying job offer (Tier 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 positions are eligible).
• Undergo an English language test, with proficiency requirements aligned with the National Occupational Classification (NOC).
• Demonstrate financial capability to support the transition into the intended community of residence.

Candidates must secure employment in one of the following participating communities:

• North Bay, ON
• Sudbury, ON
• Timmins, ON
• Sault Ste. Marie, ON
• Thunder Bay, ON
• Brandon, MB
• Altona/Rhineland, MB
• Moose Jaw, SK
• Claresholm, AB
• Vernon, BC
• West Kootenay (Trail, Castlegar, Rossland, Nelson), BC